Remembering Percy Sledge on the 9th Anniversary of his death
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It has been exactly 9 long years since Percy Sledge died in Baton Rouge on April 14, 2015 at the age of 73. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.
Today, fans of Percy Sledge (When a Man Loves a Woman, ...) along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.
Sledge, a cultural icon
Born in Leighton on November 25, 1941, Percy Sledge's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Sledge was not just a great singer, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.
In 1966 he touched the hearts of millions with ‘When a Man Loves a Woman’. His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.
It's been 9 years since the tragic loss of Percy Sledge and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Percy Sledge is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.
In memory of the Late Great Percy Sledge.
Percy Sledge career in pictures
When a Man Loves a Woman (1966)
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